Chiefs Coach Responds to Trump’s Criticism of New Kickoff Rules
Kansas City Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub was not concerned about former President Donald Trump’s opinions on the new kickoff rules implemented by the NFL. These rules aim to make the game safer and more exciting. Toub, with more than two decades of experience training special teams in Chicago and Kansas City, did not hesitate to express his opinion on Thursday when asked about the former president’s criticisms.Two days after attending a regular season NFL game, Trump criticized the dynamic kickoff rule on “The Pat McAfee Show.” The league owners voted to make it permanent this year. Trump argued that the rule is “terrible” and “degrading”, and that it harms the game and its spectacle. He also stated that he does not consider it to be safer, as players still collide with each other. The rule states that the ball is kicked from the 35-yard line, but the players on the kicking team must wait at the 40-yard line until the ball touches the ground or is touched by the receiver within the 20-yard line. There are also rules for specific situations. The NFL maintains that the dynamic kickoff system is safer and generates more returns.He doesn’t even know what he’s watching. He has no idea what’s going on with the kickoff rule. So take that as you will. And I hope he hears it.
Dave Toub, Chiefs Special Teams Coach
